But because of the impressive performance he is showing during camp and Kelly’s search for a quarterback whom he could build a team around, the Eagles are reported to have been talking with Bradford for a new deal.
Advertisement
Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur just wrapped up his first press conference of training camp here at the NovaCare Complex, and what was perhaps most surprising was how much he downplayed his role in the acquisition of quarterback Sam Bradford. And they know better than anyone when a quarterback is able to drop back, make a read and throw the ball before the pass rush has a chance to get there.
I think at this point, 20 is more than a fair rank for Bradford.
Geoff Mosher of CSN Philly – “If you’re a Tim Tebow fan – and judging by Tuesday’s Linc practice, plenty of you are – this was your day. But the way my knee feels now, it feels great”. “Right now, we’re just competing, getting reps”. All in all, it was another positive day for Bradford. The good news for Tebow is Matt Barkley hasn’t done much to separate himself, either. “I know this whole thing happened, but no, I don’t see anything like that”, Foles, who is a white player, said of racism whispers. “That’s what it’s all about”.
The Eagles’ first-round draft choice has impressed his teammates and coaches alike through the early part of training camp, both with his play and his work ethic. I hadn’t put it through four days of practice coming into camp.
Still, this is significant progress for Bradford, especially as he wasn’t even doing all of the 7-on-7 drills during the spring organized team activities. “I think our guys are closer in routes”. Brent Celek has been a reliable target in Philly for 8 seasons now and combine him with the young up-and-comer Zach Ertz, who is now entering his third season, and that is a very formidable threat at the position. He could help the Eagles make the playoffs after missing it last season.
Our city! With this Eagles season coming up, a lot of our Super Bowl hopes rely on Sam Bradford’s knees staying healthy. He overshot WR Jordan Matthews on his second throw, but connected with WR Josh Huff on back-to-back plays.
There was little to no public criticism of Kelly’s relations with those players while at Oregon.
“I’m sitting there like, ‘Oh, man, here we go”.
Last week, Brandon Boykin, a fourth-year cornerback who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, said Kelly struggles to identify with Black players. Play after play the two are nearly in a “anything you can do, I can do better” kind of scenario.
“I was like, ‘Oh, yeah, I’m OK, I can do this again, ‘ ” he said.
“It’s going to be that way whether it’s a knee or shoulder”. He looks significantly better than he did this time a year ago.
That “good relationship” didn’t stop Kelly from saying numerous changes he made to the roster were because of the contracts Roseman gave them, a chunk during the Andy Reid tour.
Advertisement
Coincidentally the DeMarco Murray banner, in reference to the reigning NFL rushing king who signed with the Eagles in the offseason after a monstrous 1,800-yard plus year in North Texas a year ago, was also set to fly Sunday until the “fun” turned tragic out in Los Angeles.
